Opportunity to engage & collaborate with One Global Logistics with an outsourced logistics model to undertake import customs clearance , materials management and logistics to site(s) under a scope of work agreement direct from

Against :

Admin costs to manage the import and logistics for each project

Supply chain risk of cost variations

Currency Risk ( unless you take our longer term FX Contracts )

Warranty issues to be addressed / materials risk

Both Installation and Logistics to be managed separately

Little or no local representation from the manufacturer side in Australia

Costs to manage the QA in earlier stages of material and supply development

Uncertainty around Import documentation and timing

Summary :

It is evident that due to the building and construction boom throughout Australia that construction companies and their clients are becoming more sophisticated in their procurement strategy which is now extending into facade materials and more sophisticated design and fabrication being done off shore. Construction Companies are all looking for a competitive edge nowadays in cost , design and timely delivery to market. The contracts and estimating personnel skill-set is certainly becoming more sophisticated and educated with the understanding and communications with off shore suppliers and vice versa. There are several large Chinese multinational facade manufactures whom are already undertaking a direct supply model to several tier one and two builders and also entertaining joint venture opportunities to gain market share and open up new supply opportunities throughout Australia. Glass Import Logistics is a specialized logistics enterprise partnering with construction companies who source facade , curtain wall , windows and doors directly from off shore and require a seamless and cost competitive import supply chain , customs clearance and materials management delivery solution. With over 1 Million SQM of curtain wall and facade materials imported over the last 5 years we offer a unique and trusted solution for both suppliers and importers alike.